Custom Procedure Kit, Cardiac Cath Pack, Product Code: K12T-10996 Rev. B, Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450515105 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit are surgical drapes, gowns, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label set (PAL), scalpel, several syringes, chloraprep, table cover, and gauze to be used in a Cardiac Cath procedure.
FDA Recall Z-0751-2021 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmMerit Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOEQ
Date Initiated2020-11-10
Date Terminated2022-10-05
Product Quantity80 kits
Reason for Recall
Angiography/Angioplasty custom kits contain header bags which may not be fully sealed, resulting in a compromised sterile barrier. This could result in exposure to non-sterile devices which may lead to an infection requiring medical treatment.
Firm Action
On November 10, 2020, Merit Medical sent a "Urgent Product Recall Notice to affected consignees via FedEx mail In addition, to informing consignees about the recall issue, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions:
1. Please immediately determine if any of the devices identified in the attached Customer Response
Form (CRF) are within your facility, quarantine them, and discontinue use and distribution.
2. Ensure that applicable personnel within your organization are made aware of this field action.
3. If the product has been further distributed to other facilities, institutions, or manufacturers, please
ensure this notice is immediately shared with them and note the quantity distributed on the CRF.
Additional distribution details may be required by health authorities.
4. Please fill out, scan and email the completed Customer Response Form to Customer Service at
[email protected] within 10 days. All affected product shipped to you must be accounted for on
the CRF.
5. Please immediately return all affected lots in your possession to Merit, per the instructions in the
attached CRF.
6. If you have any questions concerning this communication, please dont hesitate to contact your Merit Sales Representative or Merit Customer Service at (801) 208-4381.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
US distribution to: KY, RI, and MD
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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